What did you do to your car/truck today?

2strokesteve89

2strokesteve89

snowflake:
I could use someone to help keep the tow truck fleet running while I'm out fixing stuff roadside. Problem is the last 3 guys we've had were worthles, one was an ok mechanic, didn't like to be told to do stuff though, had a drinking problem and missed about 3-4 days a week. another didn't know shit about trucks, didn't want to work, expected electrician union pay and benefits even though he started working an hour after he showed up and quit an hour before he left. The other always had something more important to do than show up to work, he did show up when he needed to bum 20 bucks
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yup, the only mechanics worth hiring are employed....Problem is most people think getting a degree and sitting behind a desk is the way to success, and all us working stiffs are bunch of derelict retards....well how many of those people with a degree in there hand are standing in an unemployment line now?if you have trade skills and are good, you'll never be outa work, which is good cause you'll never get rich and retire, so you can work for friggin ever.
 
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Nighthawk016

Nighthawk016

that is not true snow, while they are much more efficient than say in the 80's, they still put a huge draw on the engine, my parents 06 vehicle, there is a clear difference, even when there is only 1 person in the car, between when the AC is on and when the AC is off. This hold true when you are driving normally or aggressively.
 
snowflake

snowflake

Nighthawk016:
that is not true snow, while they are much more efficient than say in the 80's, they still put a huge draw on the engine, my parents 06 vehicle, there is a clear difference, even when there is only 1 person in the car, between when the AC is on and when the AC is off. This hold true when you are driving normally or aggressively.
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Studies have shown that if you are driving at constant speed above 35 mph running the A/C could be more economical than having the windows down due to the wind resistance open windows cause. Below 35 mph you are better off with the windows down. I used to check my gas mileage every single tank and found very little difference with or without A/C. In everything I've owned.
 
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Nighthawk016

Nighthawk016

snowflake:
Studies have shown that if you are driving at constant speed above 35 mph running the A/C could be more economical than having the windows down due to the wind resistance open windows cause. Below 35 mph you are better off with the windows down. I used to check my gas mileage every single tank and found very little difference with or without A/C. In everything I've owned.
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myth busters did the same test and their conclusion was the same, to an extent. they did city vs highway which i assume was 30 vs 65, but they never explicitly said speeds, however that is irrelevant to what i said, i said the drag is still there, nothing about which is more fuel efficient.
 
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